Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly skilled BABCP accredited CBT practitioners to join our Programme Teams as supervisors and clinical tutors on our Postgraduate Diploma CBT programmes. The GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre is renowned for providing high-quality training to students in CBT and other evidence-based psychological therapies across the North West region and beyond.
Over the last 15 years the Training Centre has been extremely successful in securing national funding to deliver Postgraduate Training in CBT, in conjunction with the University of Manchester, as part of a number of major national projects to improve access to Psychological Therapies, including those in adult Primary Care (NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety & Depression, formerly known as IAPT), and Adult Secondary Care services (Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems).
These training programmes have been highly effective in training new CBT therapists and helping services work towards meeting the Department of Health targets for the psychological workforce, and for the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions.
We warmly welcome applications from people from disadvantaged and under-represented groups as we strive to contribute to a workforce that better represents the community it serves.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy supervision for mental health staff on Post Graduate Diploma programmes.
To assist in the delivery, development and evaluation of the training programme.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Staff benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card discount
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Staff benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card discount
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification in one of the main mental health, health or social care professions (e.g. clinical psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy) with significant post- qualification experience in mental health
- Post-Graduate Diploma level training in CBT/ CT (or equivalent)
- BABCP Accreditation as a therapist
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in CBT clinical supervision
- BABCP accreditation as a trainer and supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Substantial supervised practice experience of delivering evidence-based CBT with anxiety and depression
- Substantial experience of delivering CBT supervision to a range of other professionals
- Experience of rating therapy sessions on the CTS-R to assess supervisee's competencies
Desirable
- Experience of delivering CBT as a trial therapist
- Experience of delivering CBT training
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of evidence based CBT
- Knowledge and understanding of national policies and processes related to CBT (e.g. development in NHSTT project, workforce plans, accreditation processes)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of advanced skills in CBT for anxiety and depression
- Evidence of CBT supervision knowledge and skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification in one of the main mental health, health or social care professions (e.g. clinical psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy) with significant post- qualification experience in mental health
- Post-Graduate Diploma level training in CBT/ CT (or equivalent)
- BABCP Accreditation as a therapist
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in CBT clinical supervision
- BABCP accreditation as a trainer and supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Substantial supervised practice experience of delivering evidence-based CBT with anxiety and depression
- Substantial experience of delivering CBT supervision to a range of other professionals
- Experience of rating therapy sessions on the CTS-R to assess supervisee's competencies
Desirable
- Experience of delivering CBT as a trial therapist
- Experience of delivering CBT training
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of evidence based CBT
- Knowledge and understanding of national policies and processes related to CBT (e.g. development in NHSTT project, workforce plans, accreditation processes)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of advanced skills in CBT for anxiety and depression
- Evidence of CBT supervision knowledge and skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
